1996 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1996 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 800 kg more than 1996 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Donkervoort D8. (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Donkervoort D8 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Ford |
| Model | D8 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
